President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a new flag and insignia for the Supreme Court of India during its 75th-anniversary celebrations in the national capital on Sunday. She presided over the closing session of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, organized by the Supreme Court.
In her address, President Murmu highlighted the numerous challenges facing the judiciary, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to address them. She lauded the Supreme Court for its invaluable role as a vigilant guardian of the judicial system in the world’s largest democracy and commended Indian jurisprudence for its esteemed standing globally.
President Murmu expressed her appreciation for the contributions of current and former members of the Indian Judiciary. She noted that the Supreme Court has undertaken various initiatives over the past 75 years to enhance public trust and engagement with the judicial system. She remarked that the deep-seated faith and respect for justice are integral to India’s tradition, reiterating her previous statement that judges are revered by the people as embodiments of divine justice.
Acknowledging recent advancements, the President pointed out significant improvements in infrastructure, facilities, training, and human resources within the district judiciary. However, she stressed that much work remains to be done in these areas and expressed confidence in the continued progress of judicial reforms.
Addressing the persistent issues of case pendency and backlog, President Murmu underscored the urgency of resolving cases that have been pending for over 32 years. She advocated for more frequent organization of programs like the special Lok Adalat week to effectively tackle case delays. She also expressed satisfaction that aspects of case management were thoroughly discussed during the conference sessions and remains hopeful that these discussions will lead to practical solutions.
President Murmu highlighted the Constitution’s provision for empowering legislative and executive bodies at the local level through panchayats and municipalities. She proposed the idea of establishing a justice system at the local level, comparable to these bodies, to provide justice in local languages and conditions, thereby bringing justice closer to the people’s doorstep.
She addressed concerns about the sensitivity of the judicial process, particularly in heinous crimes like rape, where delayed court decisions can erode public trust. The President lamented that individuals with resources sometimes evade accountability, causing fear and injustice for victims.
Celebrating a significant judicial milestone, President Murmu expressed her happiness that the Supreme Court has mandated the implementation of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita with retrospective effect. This provision allows for the release of first-time accused and those who have served one-third of their maximum imprisonment period on bail. She conveyed her confidence that the prompt implementation of this new criminal justice system will herald a new era of justice in India.
Overall, President Murmu’s remarks underscored the Supreme Court’s pivotal role in upholding justice and the ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the Indian judicial system.
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